Matisse 1941–1954

Henri Matisse reinvented painting even when he could no longer hold a brush. During his fourteen final years, the master abandoned the canvas for scissors, cutting color to the quick to literally sculpt light. The Grand Palais brings together a masterful collection of 230 works, from cut gouaches to vibrant drawings, testifying to a total creative freedom. This final period, far from being a decline, marks the apogee of a genius in perpetual motion, simplifying forms to their essence. From his illustrated books to his monumental compositions, each piece radiates an infectious joy of life. It is a rare opportunity to contemplate the artist’s ultimate chromatic revolution, to be seen from March 24th to July 26th, 2026.